Should any Marlins from first 20 years have their numbers retired?

Jeff Conine, known as Mr. Marlin, played eight seasons with the Marlins and was on two World Series winners.

The Yankees will retire three more jersey numbers this season, bringing the number to 19 in their 113-year history.

Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Bernie Williams join a list that dates to 1939 when the franchise made sure nobody would ever again wear Lou Gehrig’s number.

The Marlins are on the opposite end. One of the youngest franchises in baseball has yet to retire a number worn by one of their players. Not only have the Marlins been in existence for just 22 years, but few players have had a chance to wear a Marlins uniform through the prime of their careers because owners who were more interested in saving money.

Still, there could come a time when somebody from the first 20 years of Marlins baseball will have his number retired. About 600 players have passed through the Marlins wearing every number from 1 to 68 plus 73, 74, 77, 88 and 91. Few so far should be considered to have their number retired but here’s a list of candidates.

Lowell spent seven seasons with the Marlins before being traded. He is third in franchise history with 981 games played, the all-time leader in doubles and RBI and a member of three All-Star teams as a Marlin.